Educational toy · Est. 1795★★★★★ 150 reviews

Solid wood and magnetic letters you'll pass down.

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Standard · 2-3 working days

No batteries
Magnetic letters
Chalkboard inside
Ages 3-7
Ships 2-3 days
Sustainably made
30-day returns
Klarna available

Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795

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Real talk

The toy you buy once and hand on.

We've watched parents at the refill shop choose toys the same way they choose their jars: made from honest materials, built to last, and worth keeping. The Wooden Laptop is solid wood, hand-finished, heavy enough to feel real in small hands. It teaches reading and writing without a screen in sight.

Your child stays engaged for hours. You stop wondering if you've chosen well.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What arrives at your door.

Everything your child needs to spell, draw, and play, packaged beautifully enough to give as-is.

Wooden Laptop Toy with magnetic letters and chalkboard open

In the box

Wooden Laptop body

Solid wood construction with magnetic drawing surface inside the lid. The hinge is smooth, children can open and close it hundreds of times without wobble.

✓ Real wood, hand-finished
✓ Magnetic chalkboard inside
✓ Weighted and sturdy

Magnetic letters and alphabet cards included

In the box

Magnetic letters and cards

Full alphabet set in magnetic pieces. Alphabet cards show how to form each letter and simple words. Children stick, spell, trace, and learn without frustration.

✓ 26 magnetic letters
✓ Alphabet guides included
✓ Safe, smooth edges

In the box

Chalkboard and chalk

The lid lifts to reveal a blackboard surface. Included chalk lets them draw, erase, and draw again. No mess, no batteries, just hands-on play.

✓ Integrated chalkboard
✓ Chalk sticks included
✓ Eraser built in

On order now, playing this weekend.

Was £24.99

Wooden Laptop - Magnetic Toy: £13.69

While they play

What it quietly teaches.

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Letter recognition

Magnetic pieces and alphabet cards turn spelling into touch. Children learn to name and form letters without worksheets.

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Fine motor control

Placing small magnetic letters, holding chalk, and opening the lid builds nimble fingers and hand strength.

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Self-expression

They draw what they see, spell what they think. No right answer, just imagination.

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Early reading skills

Matching letters to sounds and cards builds phonics confidence before school pressures arrive.

What families say about Jaques of London

Parents and grandparents who keep coming back.

★★★★★

"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."

Lynda Evans✓ Google review

★★★★★

"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."

Danella Jones✓ Google review

★★★★★

"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."

Irene Johnstone✓ Google review

★★★★★

"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"

Tegan✓ Google review

★★★★★

"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."

John A✓ Google review

★★★★★

"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"

Sarah Lardner✓ Google review

★★★★★ 4.8/5 from 35 reviews of this product · 4.6 average across 46,000+ Jaques reviews on Reviews.io and Trustpilot

Get ready for life

Why real play matters

Real brain growth comes from real play.

Pick the right age fit.

Best for ages 3 to 7. At 3, they love moving magnets and chalk. By 6 or 7, they're spelling simple words and teaching younger siblings.

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Open and play straight away.

No assembly, no batteries, no app. Unbox it, sit down, and start. Works the same in 5 years.

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Watch it pass on.

Pass it to the next child, cousin, or family member. The wood doesn't break, the magnets don't wear out.

Why this matters right now

1795 Year we started making toys. Founded as Britain's oldest games company. Every toy we make carries that weight of care, still made the same way: designed to last.

60 days Warranty from order date. We stand behind every toy. If it doesn't work, we replace it. If you change your mind, 30-day returns, no questions.

2-3 days Ships within. Order by 2pm, arrives within 2 to 3 business days. Gift-wrapped at checkout, arrives ready to hand over.

230 yrs of making things worth keeping Jaques of London has been crafting games and toys since 1795. This one is built to be handed down, not thrown out.

We really are different

Why this laptop, not the plastic one.

	Jaques Wooden Laptop - Magnetic Toy	Cheap Alternatives
Material	✅	❌ Glossy plastic, dents easily
Weight in hand	✅	❌ Flimsy, feels cheap
Will it last 5 years	✅	❌ Cracks after 12 months
Magnets stay put	✅	❌ Fall off, get lost
No screen guilt	✅	⚠️ App dependency, blue light
Can you pass it on	✅	❌ Landfill after 1-2 years
Teaches something real	✅	⚠️ Swipes, no learning

Jaques

✅ Real wood
✅ Solid weight
✅ Lasts years
✅ Magnets locked
✅ No screens
✅ Pass it on
✅ Teaches reading

Cheap alternatives

❌ Glossy plastic
❌ Flimsy feel
❌ Breaks soon
❌ Magnets loose
⚠️ App-based
❌ Throwaway toy
⚠️ No real learning

On order now, playing this weekend.

Was £24.99

Wooden Laptop - Magnetic Toy: £13.69

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.

Questions & answers

Questions parents ask.

Is this the right toy for my child's age?

Yes, if they're 3 to 7. At 3, they love the magnets and chalk, sensory play. By 5 or 6, they're spelling real words. Buying for a 5th or 6th birthday? This is the one. Check the suggested age on the product page if you're unsure.

Why does it cost more than the plastic version?

Real wood, hand-finished, magnetic pieces that stay put, and a guarantee that lasts. A plastic laptop costs less upfront but breaks in a year. This costs pennies per year of play, and you'll pass it on. Worth every penny full price, as one parent told us.

How long will it take to arrive?

Ships within 2 to 3 business days. Order by 2pm today, playing by the weekend. Gift-wrap is available at checkout, arrives ready to give.

What if my child doesn't like it?

30-day returns, no questions. We also offer a 60-day warranty from order date, so if something breaks or doesn't work, we replace it. But we think you'll keep it.

How much does it cost?

The Wooden Laptop - Magnetic Toy is £13.69 today (down from £24.99). Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.

What's your returns policy?

30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.

On order now, playing this weekend.

Was £24.99

Wooden Laptop - Magnetic Toy: £13.69

Our story

Making toys worth keeping since 1795.

Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.

In 1795, we started making toys and games that lasted. That principle hasn't changed. The Wooden Laptop is solid wood and magnetic letters because children deserve to touch something real. No planned obsolescence, no plastic we'll regret. We make toys you buy once and hand down, the same way refill-shop families choose their jars, honest materials, built to last, made with care that shows.

Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London

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